State Employers Are Not Immune from Private Suits Brought by Employees

question 55

True/False

State employers are not immune from private suits brought by employees under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

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Definitions:

Informational Influence

The change in opinions or behavior that occurs when an individual conforms to what they believe to be the correct response in a specific context, often based on the information provided by others.

Ambiguous Situations

Scenarios or events that lack clear context or guidelines, leading to uncertainty in perception or decision-making.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A psychological state where individuals wrongly believe their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the majority, often leading to conformity with perceived norms.

Informational Influence

This occurs when an individual conforms to a group's behavior under the assumption that the group possesses more accurate information.